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Ovonramwen, Oba of Benin from 1888- January 1898 An Oba on horseback with attendants from 16th century An Oba of Benin from the late 17th century. The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be confused with the modern-day and unrelated ...
Ewuare II (born 20 October 1953) was crowned the Oba of Benin on 20 October 2016. [2] He is the thirty-ninth Oba, [3] [a] a title created for the Head of State (Emperor) of the Benin Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300.
Oba Abessan V, the Onikoyi of Porto Novo, Benin.. There are two different kinds of Yoruba monarchs: The kings of Yoruba clans, which are often simply networks of related towns (For example, the oba of the Ẹ̀gbá bears the title "Aláké" because his ancestral seat is the Aké quarter of Abẹ́òkúta, hence the title Aláké, which is Yoruba for One who owns Aké.
The palace, built by Oba Ewedo (1255–1280), is located at the heart of ancient City of Benin. It was rebuilt by Oba Eweka II (1914–1932) after the original building was destroyed during the 1897 war with the British. The Royal Palace of Oba of Benin is a celebration and preservation of the rich Benin culture. [3]
Ovonramwen Nogbaisi with his wives, Queen Egbe (left) and Queen Aighobahi (right), c. 1898 – 1913. In November 1896, James Robert Phillips, deputy commissioner and consul for the Niger Coast Protectorate, decided to visit and meet with Ovonramwen in Benin City in regards to the trade agreement that the Oba had made with the British but was not keeping.
Prior to Ewuare, the Oba of Benin was limited in their power and authority by the uzama, a group of hereditary chieftains throughout the kingdom. The uzama were able to appoint the Oba of Benin upon the death of an Oba and could limit any efforts by the Oba. [5] [6] The rise of Ewuare to a position of power is chronicled by Benin's oral history ...
Erediauwa (22 June 1923 – April 2016) was the thirty-eighth Oba of Benin, traditional ruler of the Edo people in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. [1] Formerly known as Prince Solomon Akenzua, [2] Oba Erediauwa's full title was His Royal Majesty Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I. He was succeeded by Ewuare II. [3]
The transition from the Ogiso monarchy to the Oba Dynasty was a significant turning point in the history of the Benin Kingdom. Following the period of instability and the rejection of Evian's attempt to establish his own dynasty, the people of Benin sent emissaries to Ife to request a prince who could restore order and legitimacy to their throne.